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• Feminist Translation Studies
• Gender and Language
• Non-Sexist Language Policies
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María López Medel is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Translation and Interpretation of the University of Alicante. She holds a PhD in Translation Studies from the University of Alicante and Valladolid. Her research focuses on feminist translation, gender and language, and non-sexist language policies, particularly in EU institutional contexts. She belongs to the INCOGNITO research group and actively collaborates with European institutions like the European Commission and the European Institute for Gender Equality. Education: PhD in Translation Studies (University of Alicante and Valladolid, 2021) Graduate in Translation and Interpretation (Comillas Pontifical University, 1998) Postgraduate Course in Gender Research Methodologies (2022) Teaching: Involves undergraduate and master's courses in legal translation, terminology, and translation for international organizations. She has coordinated master's internships and thesis committees. Research Highlights: Her work analyzes gender bias in EU terminology databases (IATE), gender-neutral language guidelines, and the translation of gender stereotypes in children's literature. She has participated in projects with the Parliament of the European Union's Translation Directorate General and presented globally at venues like CIUTI Conferences and ESTIDIA events in Lithuania, China, and Peru. Professional Roles: Registered expert in gender studies and non-sexist language with EU institutions. Partner of professional associations (AIETI, ASETRAD). Frequent invited speaker at academic and community events, including workshops for schools and feminist collectives.

Jie CaoView profile

Assistant Professor

• Natural Language Processing
• Machine Learning
• Dialogue Systems
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Dr. Jie Cao is an Assistant Professor at the School of Computer Science, University of Oklahoma, affiliated with the Gallogly College of Engineering and the Data Science and Analytics Institute. He holds a PhD from the University of Utah, and MS/BS degrees from Huazhong University of Science and Technology. His research focuses on Natural Language Processing (NLP), Machine Learning (ML), dialogue systems, structured prediction, and trustworthy AI applications in education and healthcare. Prior to OU, he was a postdoctoral researcher at the NSF AI Institute for Student-AI Teaming (iSAT) at the University of Colorado Boulder, and worked as a research scientist at WeChat AI, Amazon, and in software engineering at Alibaba and Baidu. Education: PhD in Computer Science, University of Utah MS in Computer Science, Huazhong University of Science and Technology BS in Information Security, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Research Interests: Dr. Cao’s work spans multi-party/multimodal dialogue analysis, LLM alignment, efficient structured prediction, and robust AI deployment. Notable projects include AI partners for collaborative classrooms, discourse analysis in psychotherapy, and database workload characterization. His research bridges foundational NLP/ML advancements with interdisciplinary applications in education, healthcare, and material science. Key Achievements: Recipient of the iSAT Trainee Grant (2023) and Alternative Textbook Grant (2025) Lead developer of MatterChat, a multi-modal LLM for material science Published over 20 peer-reviewed papers in top venues like ACL, COLING, and IEEE TVCG Co-instructor for NLP courses integrating LLM and agentic AI materials Labs & Teams: Leads the OUNLP lab at OU, focusing on advancing dialogue systems and trustworthy AI solutions.

• Formal Semantics
• Pragmatics
• Syntax-Semantics Interface
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Wataru Uegaki is a Reader (Associate Professor) and UKRI Future Leaders Fellow at the University of Edinburgh’s Department of Linguistics and English Language, part of the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences. He holds a PhD from MIT (2015) and previously taught at Leiden University. His research focuses on formal semantics and pragmatics, exploring how word meanings interact with grammatical structures across languages. He leads two major projects: the UKRI-funded Logic in Semantic Universals (2022-2025) and the AHRC/DFG MECORE project (2021-2024), investigating clausal embedding restrictions and cross-linguistic modal generalizations. Uegaki teaches semantics and pragmatics at undergraduate and graduate levels, emphasizing empirical and theoretical approaches. He has supervised over 20 students, including PhD candidates James Engels and Fred Whibley. His work combines experimental methods with theoretical frameworks, contributing to semantic universals and evolutionary linguistics. Collaborators include institutions in Edinburgh, Konstanz, Amsterdam, and beyond. He maintains active research profiles on his website and Google Scholar .

Olivier PalombiView profile

Professor

• Anatomical modeling
• Real-time simulation
• Formal representation of anatomical knowledge
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Olivier Palombi is a Professor of Anatomy and Neurosurgeon at the University Joseph Fourier (UJF) and Grenoble University Hospital. He holds dual roles in academic research and clinical practice, focusing on anatomical modeling, real-time simulation, and medical education technology. His research integrates anatomical knowledge representation with computational methods, emphasizing applications in surgical planning and medical pedagogy. Education: MD (2002, UJF), PhD in Computer Graphics (2006, Grenoble Institute of Technology), Habilitation in Medicine (2010, UJF) Appointments: Professor of Anatomy and Neurosurgery (2011–present), Assistant Professor (2007–2011) Projects: Creator of My Corporis Fabrica (anatomical ontology project) and NAVIS (3D rat brain connectivity model) Clinical duties: Neurosurgery (200+ annual procedures), Medical Gross Anatomy teaching (40h/year) His work bridges clinical practice and computational science, with contributions to anatomical knowledge translation (e.g., Foundational Model of Anatomy in French) and interactive 3D modeling for education. He leads the French Digital Campus of Anatomy and collaborates on national projects like ANR SoHuSIm.

Björn LundquistView profile

Associate Professor

• Linguistics
• Syntax
• Language Processing
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Björn Lundquist is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Language and Culture at UiT The Arctic University of Norway. His research focuses on syntactic variation, language processing, grammatical gender, dialect variation, and heritage languages. He collaborates with institutions like AcqVA-Aurora and CASTLFish, and leads projects funded by the Norwegian Research Council, including the Nordic Word Order Database. Education: PhD in Theoretical Linguistics (2008, University of Tromsø), Master's in Nordic Languages (2005, Lund University). He has supervised students such as Maud Westendorp and Eirik Tengesdal. Awards include grants from UiT and the NORMS program. Key research interests include experimental approaches to syntactic optionality, prosody-syntax interface, and language attrition in heritage speakers. His work spans peer-reviewed journals like Frontiers in Psychology , Bilingualism: Language and Cognition , and Glossa . He organizes workshops on topics like bidialectism and language variation. Lundquist is involved in projects like Multilectal Literacy in Education and Grammatical Gender in Norwegian Dialects . His lab work includes eye-tracking and ERP studies to explore language comprehension and production.

• History of the Spanish language
• Lexicography
• History of linguistics
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José Ignacio Pérez Pascual is a full Professor at the University of A Coruña (UDC) within the Faculty of Philology . He coordinates the HISPANIA Research Group focusing on Hispanic Language, Literature, and Culture. His teaching spans undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Spanish Linguistic and Literary Studies, Applied Linguistics, and Secondary Education. Bachelor's Degree in Spanish: Linguistic and Literary Studies Master's Degree in Applied Linguistics Master's Degree in Secondary Education Teaching His research interests include: History of the Spanish language Lexicography History of linguistics Textual criticism Language teaching methodologies Recent publications address topics in: Historical lexicography Spanish cultural identity Etymological studies Digital humanities applications Phraseological units in literature He has coordinated multiple research projects funded by: Ministry of Education and University Planning Conserjería de Educación (Galicia) Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad (MINECO) Junta de Galicia Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación

• Sign Language Linguistics
• Psycholinguistics
• Corpus Linguistics
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Carl Börstell is a Professor at the Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies at the University of Bergen . His research focuses on sign language linguistics, particularly Swedish Sign Language, with interdisciplinary connections to psycholinguistics and corpus analysis. Active in cross-linguistic phonology and syntax studies Develops methodologies for sign language corpus analysis Investigates semantic structures and lexical variation His recent publications (2024-2025) highlight trends in sign language processing, temporal patterns across British/Dutch/Swedish Sign Languages, and computational approaches to lexical variation. Articles span journals like Open Linguistics , Glossa Psycholinguistics , and Linguistics Vanguard . Börstell participates in collaborative projects such as " Whole-entity classifiers: a multiperspective approach " with Vadim Kimmelman and 6 other researchers. No scientific awards or educational details were explicitly mentioned in available records.

• Translation Studies
• Terminology
• Computer-Assisted Translation
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Paul Muraille is an Associate Lecturer in English at the University of Paris 8, specializing in translation studies and translation practices. He coordinates the LISH (Literature, Digital Interfaces and Human Sciences) Master's program in Translation and teaches courses on computer-assisted translation (CAT), terminology management, and post-editing techniques. His research focuses on the application of digital tools to language professions, particularly in multilingual terminology development and quality assurance in professional translation contexts. He holds expertise in internationalization projects, standards compliance (ISO 16642/12620), and the technical and linguistic optimization of terminological data. His work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical translation challenges, addressing issues like abbreviation typology in specialized languages and equivalence problems in interlingual audit terminology. Muraille collaborates with institutions like the European Parliament on terminology standardization and has contributed to African language documentation projects in Mauritania and Senegal. His publications analyze multilingual dictionaries, XML corpus development, and the role of digital tools in language policy. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, though his scholarly contributions reflect sustained engagement with professional translation challenges. His advising and grants sections remain underdeveloped in available texts, though his coordination of the LISH program indicates a leadership role in academic translation initiatives.

Anastasiia BelyaevaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Communication Skills
• Academic Writing
• Business Communication
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Anastasiia Belyaeva is an Assistant Professor in Communication Skills and Academic Writing at the Center for Strategy, Organization & Leadership at Nyenrode Business University. Her primary role focuses on developing students' critical thinking, communication effectiveness, and problem-solving skills for academic and professional settings. Previously, she served as an Assistant and Associate Professor at Zaporizhzhia National University, Ukraine, where she taught English for Business, Professional Purposes, and Academic Writing for over 15 years. Expertise: Business Communication, Language Pedagogy, Contrastive Linguistics Research Focus: Cognitive Semantics, Corpus Linguistics, Discipline-Specific Language Instruction Her teaching philosophy emphasizes equipping students with tools to navigate communication challenges in both academic and corporate environments. Belyaeva designs specialized classroom materials to bridge language competencies with professional applications in fields like graphic design and IT. She actively contributes to language education through blogs like AllProfessionalEnglish , focusing on interactive learning methods and coding for educators. Publications highlight her work in contrastive linguistics and corpus-based approaches, with notable contributions to journals like Nova filolohiya and Diacrítica . Her books provide structured curricula for graphic design students, integrating language skills with creative disciplines.

• Information Systems
• Data Science
• Artificial Intelligence
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Dr. Sabrina Šuman is a Professor of Professional Studies at the University of Rijeka, Croatia. She teaches courses including Information Systems for Management, Decision Support Systems, Programming Basics, and IoT-related subjects. Her research focuses on Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, and Quality Management, with a strong emphasis on practical applications in education and business. She actively contributes to the development of IoT educational programs and cloud migration strategies. Her work spans database systems, sentiment analysis, and propaganda detection in digital contexts. She is affiliated with the Veleri-OI IoT School and has advised numerous projects in her field. Office hours are held on Monday and Thursday, and she coordinates student internships and professional practices. Her research interests include leveraging graph databases (Neo4j), analyzing customer behavior in travel agencies, and improving educational outcomes through IoT integration. She has published extensively on topics such as hierarchical clustering in education, cloud platform comparisons (AWS vs. OpenShift), and standards compliance in database systems. Her work often bridges theoretical models with real-world implementations, such as the Veleri-OI Meteo System web application. Key contributions include frameworks for knowledge-based data modeling, NLP-driven solutions for entity-relationship modeling, and methodologies for evaluating hotel reviews using sentiment analysis. She emphasizes practical educational tools and cloud migration guidelines for businesses, reflecting her dual focus on academic research and industrial application.

OSMAN ÖZERView profile

Associate Professor

• Turkish Philology
• Historical Linguistics
• Turkic Dialectology
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Osman Özer holds the position of Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Old Turkish Language at Bingöl University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences. He has been affiliated with Bingöl University since 2011, previously serving at Fırat University's Bingöl Vocational School from 1995 to 2011. His academic journey includes a doctorate from Fırat University's Institute of Social Sciences (1995) and a master's thesis on Karlıova dialects (1990). Education: Bachelor's in Turkish Language and Literature, Fırat University (1977-1982) Master's in Turkish Language and Literature, Fırat University (1988-1990) PhD in Turkish Language and Literature, Fırat University (1990-1995) Research focuses on historical Turkic dialects, Ottoman manuscripts, and linguistic documentation. His work bridges Anatolian Turkic dialectology with comparative Altaic studies, emphasizing endangered languages like Zazaki and medieval texts such as Tervihü'l-Ervah. He has advised over 7 graduate theses on topics ranging from plant nomenclature in Ottoman texts to Bektashi mysticism. Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches: recent work (2023) explores phytonyms in medieval texts, while earlier studies (2011-2014) analyze dialects in Ağrı and Basel University's Turkic manuscript collections. His 2021 book Tercüman-ı Bektaşiye contributes to Sufi literary studies. Teaching includes courses on Ottoman Turkish, Old Anatolian Turkish, and Orkhon inscriptions. Fluent in English (KPDS 76), he serves as a referee for linguistic journals and conferences.

Carla Hudson KamView profile

Professor

• Language Acquisition
• Developmental Psycholinguistics
• Gesture Studies
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Carla Hudson Kam is a Professor and Department Head in the Department of Linguistics at the University of British Columbia (UBC), within the Faculty of Arts. She holds a BA from Simon Fraser University (1996) and a PhD from the University of Rochester (2003). Her research focuses on language acquisition, developmental language processing, and gesture’s role in language learning. She explores how non-linguistic factors influence language learning and how language contact and change shape linguistic structures. Her work bridges experimental and theoretical approaches, examining topics such as the emergence of sign languages, iconicity in gesture, and the cognitive mechanisms underlying language acquisition. She leads the Language and Learning Lab at UBC, fostering collaborative research on child and adult language learning. Her contributions include developing the Infant Bookreading Database (IBDb), a resource for studying book-reading’s impact on early language development. Prominent publications include studies on sign language conventionalization, gesture-guided pronoun interpretation, and the role of phonetic naturalness in speech perception. She actively engages in academic discourse on methodology, advocating for transparent and replicable research practices.

• Linguistics
• Swedish Language
• Normative Linguistics
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Tomás Lehecka is a University Lecturer in the Department of Languages at the Faculty of Arts, Psychology and Theology, Åbo Akademi University, Finland. His academic work centers on linguistics, with a focus on Swedish language, normative perceptions, reading interventions, and corpus-based studies of language change. His research interests span Linguistics , Swedish Language , Morphology , Reading Interventions for Poor Readers , Corpus Linguistics , and Gender-Neutral Language Reform . He investigates how linguistic norms are formed and challenged, particularly in public discourse and educational settings. The most recent publications highlight a strong trend in experimental and applied linguistics, especially using computer-assisted tools for reading development in primary education, normative lexical ratings, and the emergence of gender-neutral pronouns in Swedish. His work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical applications in education and language policy. Principal Investigator, Consequential misconceptions about local and global Linguistic Realities (2020–2025) He has published extensively in Nordic linguistic journals and conference proceedings, with a growing emphasis on interdisciplinary research connecting language, cognition, and society. His role as a lecturer and researcher underscores his commitment to both academic inquiry and public engagement in language sciences.

• Romance Philology
• Medieval Literature
• Galician-Portuguese Lyric Poetry
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Mariña Arbor Aldea (b. October 17, 1973) is a Full Professor at the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), holding positions in the Department of Galician Philology within the Faculty of Philology. She earned her doctorate in Romance Philology from USC in 2001 with her thesis on the Songbook of Don Afonso Sánchez. A distinguished scholar, she has held postdoctoral research positions at the Università degli Studi di Padova and returned to USC as a Ramón y Cajal Researcher before attaining full professorship in 2010. Her research focuses on medieval Galician-Portuguese lyric poetry, manuscript studies, and cultural history of the Iberian Peninsula. She co-leads the Universo Cantigas portal, a collaborative digital project producing critical editions of medieval lyric poetry. Notable awards include the Dámaso Alonso Award for Philological Research and the Extraordinary Doctoral Award. Aldeer’s work bridges philology and digital humanities, exemplified by her facsimile editions and online scholarly resources. She has authored numerous books on medieval Galician-Portuguese manuscripts, including studies on the Ajuda Songbook and Vindel Parchment. Her recent projects explore musical and textual exchanges along pilgrimage routes, particularly the Camino de Santiago.

Raúl AranovichView profile

Professor

• Theoretical Linguistics
• Syntax
• Morphology
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Raúl Aranovich is a Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of California, Davis, within the College of Letters and Science. He has been a faculty member at UC Davis since 2001 and previously held academic positions at Ohio State University and the University of Texas at San Antonio. He earned his Ph.D. in Linguistics from UC San Diego in 1996 under the supervision of Professors S.-Y. Kuroda and John Moore. His research centers on theoretical linguistics, particularly the interfaces between syntax, morphology, and semantics, with a focus on grammatical mismatches across these domains. He specializes in Romance languages—especially Spanish—and lesser-studied languages such as Fijian and Shona. His work increasingly integrates computational methods, including corpus linguistics, natural language processing, and knowledge representation via ontologies. He has also contributed to interdisciplinary research in cybersecurity communication and neural machine translation. The recent publications of Raúl Aranovich span a wide range of subfields, from historical linguistics and construction grammar to computational modeling and cross-linguistic typology. A strong trend in his work is the use of formal and empirical methods to analyze syntactic variation, auxiliary selection, impersonal constructions, and morphological complexity, often with a comparative approach across languages. His interdisciplinary collaborations, especially with computer scientists, reflect a growing interest in applying linguistic theory to real-world digital communication and security challenges. Fellow, Linguistic Society of America Raúl Aranovich has mentored numerous students and collaborators, though specific advisees are not listed in the provided text. He has secured research funding through collaborative projects, particularly in computational linguistics and cybersecurity, as evidenced by co-authored publications with researchers in computer science. His work on low-resource machine translation and semantic web applications suggests active grant-supported research. He is involved in modeling grammars using OWL ontologies and has explored language use in digital communities such as GitHub and cybersecurity forums. His research group likely includes students and postdocs working at the intersection of linguistics and computer science, particularly in NLP and knowledge representation.